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Treat Your Body Like A TempleFri, 07 Jul 2017 14:14:22 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.1How Does Music Add Value to Your Big Day?http://radianthealthybride.com/how-does-music-add-value-to-your-big-day/
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 23:30:38 +0000http://simple.kriartecnologia.com/?p=116681As a bride-to-be there are a million details to consider right? Are you feeling overwhelmed yet?
Take a deep breath and know that it is going to be an amazing day. In fact, put on a song, have a dance party and let off some steam. Do you know how I know it will be amazing?

I know because you are marrying the person you love and when that day actually arrives all that matters is the two of you. I know because I have been in your shoes and let me tell you, (as a former event planner) I was a hard core planner. I am very detail oriented and organized so much that the minister made a joke about it during the ceremony (which thankfully was caught on video because it reminds me every time I watch it that I am a detailed kinda girl).

What I am not really is a music gal. I love my classical music from my days as a ballet dancer and I love to move and groove to all of the latest hits on the radio…but please do not ask me the names of the artists or songs (except Katy Perry – I love her). That is not my strength, passion or area of expertise. I am not the “phone a friend’ person for this topic. But who I am is a person moved by a well written song. A song that connects with my heart.

Of course for the big day we had organized the song for our first dance and the dance for me with my Dad and my hubby with his mom. I also had songs organized for each of the wedding party couples as they entered to go to the head table. Detailed right? Most people do this now-a-days.

What I didn’t plan, that still moves me to my core is the music that was playing in the limo ride that my bridesmaids and I took from my home town (1 hour away) from where we were getting married. Its funny how that music is one of the few things I remember from that very busy, very chaotic and most amazing day.

I can still feel the excitement and the emotions I was feeling as we drove closer and closer to the church and the song that came on was “I’ve Had The Time of My Life” (from Dirty Dancing). The rush of emotions (I’m a crier) as all of the gals and I sang this song together and I just kept thinking… “I’m getting married, I have to remember this moment, This is amazing” over and over and over. It was a moment when I was surrounded by some of the most important people in my life and I was about to take one of the biggest steps I would ever take. What a rush.

Every time that song plays now, almost 9 years later I am overcome with emotion. I am back in that dress, in that limo, with those gals, seeing the buildings on Weber St rush past as the church came into view.

Sometimes the unplanned and unexpected moments, like this one for me has a huge impact. If I had known that song was coming on, I am not sure it would have been as powerful for me. To this day I am not sure if it was one of my gals or the limo driver who had that amazing playlist. What I do know is that when the big day arrives I encourage you to just live it. Just take it in and breath every moment.

When it came to picking out our wedding song, because neither of us were big into music, we didn’t really put a ton of thought into it. My hubby suggested a song that was popular in the few months leading up to the wedding and I thought it was cute, fun, romantic and not too long. We didn’t really have any deep connection to it, but now when I hear it, I crank it up and tell our kids multiple times how we danced around the dance floor, me in my princess dress and daddy looking all spiffy and I re-live that moment as well.

For a girl who isn’t really big into music, it’s interesting that what reminds me of one of the biggest days of my life is the music. So this is my advice to you brides-to-be who are stressing and freaking over the details. Enjoy it. Try really hard to enjoy it. Because the wedding day will fly by and many of the details that may be causing you a lot of stress now will be things that no one remembers – even you!!

So how does music add value on your big day? If it isn’t obvious by now, it’s because it evokes emotion. It brings back those powerful feelings and memories. Just as tasting a piece of cake might trigger a memory for some, hearing those songs I mentioned takes me right back to 2008. Right now you are at the beginning of your life as a wife. You are walking closer and closer to the alter. But trust me when I say that, days months and weeks will pass after your big day and the thought of the wedding will come more and more sporadically as life takes new turns. Music adds value for your big day because it triggers that memory so vividly that you get to re-live it any time that song plays.

So why I am I sharing this with you, when I am here to support you in feeling absolutely radiant and healthy for the big day and beyond? It’s because managing your stress now is important for your health and vitality. Providing you with perspective that what you will remember are the feelings you will experience throughout the day. Those feelings will be triggered by things like songs, places (where you got photos taken perhaps), or even the ONE wedding photo hanging in your house. It is a big day, an important day, but do yourself a favour and enjoy the journey, dance like everyone is watching and sing like you are the star of the show – because you are!

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Wed, 31 May 2017 20:11:14 +0000http://agency.kriartecnologia.com/?p=28607You are happily in love and things are rolling right along towards your big day. But have you had the important conversation about love? Have you discussed how you like to be shown love? What does that even mean?

Of course not!! How many of us actually learn how to talk about how we like to receive love?? Less then 1% of people is my guess.

We are missing the mark on learning how to communicate through talking to one another in this digital world. So it seems quite silly to ask if you have ‘discussed’ something as critical as your “Love Language”.

What does that even mean to you? Do you know how you like to be shown love? Is it through gifts or touch?

There is a book, a free assessment and so much more info to help people with communicating their love.

This is especially good info for those on their way to the alter. For every single bride that I come in contact with, this is the first resource I suggest to her. This might seem strange when I am supporting brides to look and feel their absolute best for their big day and beyond. But it really does make sense. Your emotional well-being is a huge part of your overall health and happiness. Certainly the ‘BIG DAY’ is the most important and special day in your life (thus far), but it really is about creating a healthy and happy environment for all of the days that follow. Emotional health, is linked to receiving love and feeling confident in the love you experience from your significant other and in my opinion health is holistic; thus this book.

For those of us who have been married for a while looking to keep the relationship strong, this book is amazing. I wish that we had been introduced to it before we were married, because I believe it would have made us even stronger in our communication and in how we appreciate one another.

Honestly, this could even be a huge key to the dating scene for those still in that mode. Imagine if you could understand early on how the person you are dating receiving love so you can score so many more emotional points with that person?! This could truly make you look like a genius to the person you are with…show them love in the way that they like to receive it. It’s brilliant!

The book is called the 5 Love Languages. It is an easy, straightforward read that I put into the hands of my spouse last year for the first time. I devoured the info in approximately 2 days and found a unique opportunity to share it with him when the internet and cable was not working in our house. Sometimes you have to look for the right time. But for those of you reading this who are engaged to be married, there is no better time than the present to read this book. Don’t spend another moment planning the ‘big day’ until you have taken the time to figure out how to show love to the person you are planning to spend the rest of your time with.

I truly believe Gary Chapman is a genius. He should be a billionaire in my opinion. His book is one that every single person who is entering into marriage should own, read and know. In this world where the stat is that ____ % of people will experience a divorce, wouldn’t it make sense to read a book which clearly and blatantly outlines how to show love to the person you love?? I would say “Sign me up for that” immediately if I were you.

I highly recommend heading over to the 5 Love Languages and ordering the book as well as taking the quiz for yourself. Honestly, when I was reading and even taking the quiz, I was unsure of which ‘language’ truly was my own love language. I appreciate so many things that my husband does and am fortunate that he demonstrates love in a number of ways.

Chapman breaks your love language down into 5 different categories: words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch. Do you think that knowing this information about your partner could mean a stronger relationship?

I love that it takes the guess work out of what is really important to my spouse. Instead of firing multiple arrows at a target, hoping to hit somewhere close to the bullseye, I can aim right for what matters most, and so can you.

Have you ever experienced a couple where the hubby keeps bringing home gifts to his wife and she is frustrated by it? This is why this book is so amazing. The hubby thinks that this is how she likes to be shown love. He is bringing gifts because it is how he shows his appreciation for her OR perhaps it is the way he likes to be shown love when in fact the gifts are the last thing on her mind and might even make her upset. Taking the time to really understand your own love language is beneficial also. Then when your partner actually shows you love in that way, it is imperative, and I mean imperative that you communicate your appreciation for it. We are human and we thrive with positive encouragement. So if you want something to continue, recognizing it is necessary and time well spent.
If you want to have a deeper connection with your significant other, this book is a must read.

I receive zero commission for the endorsement of this book. It has helped many people in so many ways and if I can help any of my brides to experience greater happiness and long term love and in their marriage that is my goal.

In my opinion feeling radiant and healthy has a direct link to the deepness in love you experience. Love yourself enough to know your Love Language and love your partner enough to figure out what theirs is. This is a great investment of your time for your health, your marriage and your future!

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Wed, 24 May 2017 15:55:05 +0000http://success.sunflowerblogdesigns.com/?p=4987Thank you for visiting my new blog! I look forward to providing you with information on your journey of personal growth.

Planning your wedding can be stressful and take its toll on your body. At Radiant Healthy Bride, we bring you healthy solutions to fulfill your future. Enjoy energy and vitality, while maintaining and even losing unwanted weight! It’s time for you to shine your absolute brightest!